CVE-2005-0525

Public Exploit

Description

The php_next_marker function in image.c for PHP 4.2.2, 4.3.9, 4.3.10 and 5.0.3, as reachable by the getimagesize PHP function, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a JPEG image with an invalid marker value, which causes a negative length value to be passed to php_stream_seek.

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.65% Top 10%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0525?
CVE-2005-0525 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0525?
To fix CVE-2005-0525, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0525 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2005-0525 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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